Provision of three-year visas to family members of Palestinians living in Canada

Canadian Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Mark Miller announced Thursday that Canada is implementing new temporary immigration measures to help people in Gaza who are related to Canadians and Palestinians who have already entered Canada.

The federal government is making fee-free study permits or open work permits available to immediate family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, provided they are currently in Canada or left the Palestinian Territories on or after October 7. have done

“Palestinians currently in Canada who feel unsafe returning home at this time will also be eligible for free study or open work permits,” Miller said.

In addition, Miller pointed out that many Canadians are concerned about the safety of their loved ones who are currently in Gaza, and said that the government supports the temporary residence of extended family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Gaza so that they can return to Gaza. come to canada

Eligible immediate family members include the spouse, child regardless of age, grandchild, sibling, parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, as well as their immediate family members.

In making the announcement, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that while the government has helped evacuate more than 600 Canadian citizens and their families from Gaza, more work is needed.